Many of us already lead ecoconscious lives. We opt for reusable coffee cups, favour public transport, shun single-use plastics, and choose green energy providers. Yet, we must not forget the significant impact of our holidays. Fortunately, there are myriad ways to explore the world responsibly, often contributing to local communities.
RESEARCH WHILE BOOKING
In the quest for responsible travel, it boils down to this: I, the traveller, must diligently research. Seeking a hotel or tour operator with a sustainability badge may appear promising, yet the reality proves more complex. There exist approximately several certification labels within the tourism sphere, each claiming to vouch for the eco-friendly merits of a hotel, eatery, tour organiser, or even a destination. Despite the growing waste crisis, major cities like Barcelona and Chicago fail to lead by example. Sonu Shivdasani’s Soneva resorts, comprising Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, Soneva Kiri in Thailand, and Soneva in Aqua (a yacht), stand apart from congested urban centres. Labelling them as merely eco-friendly would be an understatement. Since 1995, Sonu and Eva established their inaugural Maldivian hotel, honing their ‘Slow Life’ philosophy over 25 years. Their brand embodies subtle opulence, striking architecture, barefoot living, and a deep eco-consciousness. In 1998, they initiated a ban on plastic straws, and by 2008, halted bottled water imports, opting for in-house filtration and bottling in recyclable glass, sparing 150,000 plastic bottles. Soneva’s water enterprise generates around $90,000 yearly, funding 500+ freshwater projects in 50+ nations, providing 750,000+ people with clean water. Additionally, each Soneva resort hosts its Waste-to-Wealth facility, reclaiming 90% of waste through innovative management.
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ASPECTS of HEALTH
THOUGH 'FITNESS' AND 'WELLNESS' MAY APPEAR SYNONYMOUS, THEY HAVE DIFFERENT MEANINGS.
HAVEN of LIFE
IN CONVERSATION WITH KRIP ROJANASTIEN, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF CHIVA-SOM INTERNATIONAL HEALTH RESORTS.
BALANCING Acts
AYURVEDA AND NATUROPATHY STAND OUT AS ANCIENT SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE THAT CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE CONTEMPORARY WELLNESS PRACTICES WORLDWIDE.
A HOLISTIC JEWEL
MY SNOWY AFFAIR AT ONE OF THE BEST WELLNESS RETREATS IN THE WORLDCHENOT PALACE GABALA.
IN COASTAL GOA
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A WORLD OF CALMNESS AND UNCOVER THE TRUE ESSENCE OF WELLNESS AT HEAVENLY SPA, THE WESTIN GOA.
A WORLD OF WELL-BEING
THE PLUSH SPA AT JUMEIRAH GULF OF BAHRAIN RESORT & SPA SETS THE DEFINITION OF SERENITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
SUITE DREAMS
IT IS ALL ABOUT SOPHISTICATION, ELEGANCE, AND ROYALTY. CHECK OUT THESE LUXURIOUS SUITES OFFERING A BESPOKE EXPERIENCE.
The Fearless Nora Fatehi
THIS IS THE WORLD OF NORA FATEHI, WHERE EVERY DANCE MOVE IS VIRAL AND EVERY GLANCE IS PURE MAGIC. SHE HAS AN INFECTIOUS ENERGY AND A PASSIONATE ATTITUDE AND WHEN SHE TAKES THE STAGE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOK AWAY. FROM THE GLITZY LIGHTS OF BOLLYWOOD TO THE PULSATING VIBES OF THE DANCE FLOOR, NORA REIGNS SUPREME, CAPTIVATING HEARTS WITH HER TALENT AND UNSTOPPABLE ENERGY.
ARTISTRY OF ELEGANCE
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A WORLD OF OPULENCE AND REJUVENATION AT FLORIAN HUREL HAIR COUTURE & SPA, MUMBAI.
UNPARALLELED EVENTS, LEGENDARY CELEBRATIONS
EXPERIENCE REFINED ELEGANCE AT THE MANOR- A LEGACY OF LADY CAROLINE & JOHN JACOB ASTOR, AT THE ST. REGIS MUMBAI.